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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1885
Page
2
The piece notes quieter unrest among local tribes while urging a firm stance and troops in the territory. It discusses railroad progress at San Antonio and Aransas Pass, Mexican finance losses to bonds, a San Antonio October celebration, and political reshuffling including Mr. Parker's removal and Cleveland’s civil service reform stance.
The item notes about 30 000 cholera cases in Spain with nearly half resulting in deaths. It also mentions Pall Mall Gazette disclosures shifting public focus away from London society matters and other international topics. It records various editorials on politics and social issues and notes storms and religious disputes in Georgia and Illinois.
The Globe-Democrat notes the Dun and Co report covers the first six months of the year and records 75 million dollars in business liabilities from failures, down from 125 million the previous year. It suggests cautious optimism as traders recognize improving conditions.
The Philadelphia Times argues Mrs. Dudley should be confined in an asylum due to her dangerous, erratic behavior and potential to harm others. It likens her to a risk to public safety and urges restrictions on weapons to prevent further threats.
An analysis argues that true tonics restore body harmony, elevating digestion and appetite beyond mere stimulants. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is praised for curing biliousness regulating digestion and guarding against malarial diseases. A Mechanicsburg reader details recovery from low fever and lung abscess after using Dr. King's New Discovery.
Thousands of customers, including Mr I W Atkins of Girard Kansas, praise Electric Bitters as purifiers and the best medicine. The remedy claims to cure kidney and liver complaints and purify blood while regulating bowels. Sold for 50c a bottle by Rice Bros. & Co.
Fine tract of 1100 acres on Buffalo Bayou six miles from Houston with railroad, water, timber, and cul tivation. 400 tons of hay last season. Terms easy. inquire I B Johnson or J W Bradley. Also a well improved 1400 acre farm near Moore Hollow station on the International railroad with fences, house, stables, baths, garden, water from tank and well. Sold cash. title perfect. cattle and horses may be included. price 12000.
An assortment of ranch and farm listings offers 640 acres on the Leona river 250 irrigable with a sugar mill 5500 asking price 900 acres on the Rio Frio 6000 total 11 miles from San Antonio and more. Includes 42 acres fenced 80 head cattle and dairy potential near the San Antonio river with price 2700 18000 for the larger holdings.
Vintage ad extols ORICONTO to keep teeth and gums in perfect order and provide fragrant breath. Claims only 50 cents a box with liquid and powder forms. Sold at fancy stores by F. Kalteyer & Son.
A. M. Cohen, a large city ready-made clothing dealer, states he will sell his entire stock at and below cost. The move presents a rare chance to purchase a new suit at a reasonable price. Also advertised are Bucklen Arnica Salve and Morley s T X Stonic Cordial with claims of healing properties and money back guarantees.
A dated testimonial from Flux, Wooperry County Texas on April 18 1884 praises Morley’s Blackberry Balsam for curing two children with severe flux. The letter from Morris Mitchel endorses the medicine as valuable and effective for sufferers.
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